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Appearing relaxed as he took a break from training in Megve, France, the 32-year-old Texan pedaled on to a record sixth straight Tour de France title. Dogged by rumors of doping—despite his denials and negative drug tests—he explained the historic feat by saying, "Everything went perfectly." His yellow jersey shared honors with his yellow Live Strong wristbands, which help raise cancer awareness—and millions for research.


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FROM THE DECEMBER 27, 2004 ISSUE OF TIME MAGAZINE; POSTED SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2004

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